Four new physicians have recently joined the Medical Staff at Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland: Dr. Derek Miles, Urologist; Dr. Peter McArthur, Otolarygologist (Ear, Nose and Throat); Dr. Reese “Bo” Lindsey, Family Practice; and Dr. Kimberly Lindsey, Family Practice.
According to the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Lowell “Bo” Benton, this is part of the Medical Center’s long range plan to bring new physicians and specialties to Bolivar Medical Center.
“We are pleased to welcome our new physicians and their families to Cleveland…of course for the Lindseys it’s a homecoming,” says Benton. “It’s gratifying to see that our recruitment efforts are really paying off.” “We have targeted a number of medical specialties that are needed in Bolivar County and the surrounding region and otolarygology, urology, and additional family practice physicians were at the top of the list,” he adds.
Other medical specialties the hospital is actively recruiting include orthopedics and neurology.
“Our new physicians, all of whom are well-trained and very dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, are one more piece of the puzzle that is falling into place for Bolivar Medical Center,” says Benton. “Our mission is to provide comprehensive care for our patients so they don’t have to go somewhere else for the services and medical specialties they need.”
Dr. Derek Miles, who specializes in urologic care for both adult and pediatric patients, is a native of Kansas City, Missouri. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine. His Residency in general surgery was completed at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, with Residency training in urology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He is Board Eligible in urology.
“I am excited to have the unique opportunity of being Bolivar County’s first full time urologist,” says Dr. Miles. “There is a tremendous need for urologic care in this community and I am grateful to have the trust and support of the hospital and the area physicians.
“The city of Cleveland has offered an overwhelming welcome and my wife and I look forward to many years of bounty in our medical practice and in our lives here,” Dr. Miles adds.
Dr. Miles has established the Bolivar Urology Clinic at 907 East Sunflower Road, Suite #103, in Cleveland.
Dr. Peter McArthur specializes in treating conditions of the ear, nose and throat and in head and neck surgery. He is a native of Alberta Canada, where he received his Doctorate of Medicine. Dr. McArthur did post graduate training in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery in North America 0and in Europe, and is Board Certified in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. McArthur has practiced and taught overseas for the past 15 years, and has published a number of clinical and research papers related to his specialty. He retired from the Royal Canadian Naval Reserves as a Lieutenant Commander.
“I had practiced medicine abroad for a number of years and after coming back to the U.S. I really wanted to find a place where I was needed, a place where I could make a difference.” Dr. McArthur notes. “The fact that this area had not had an ENT and the great need for my services made it very appealing and the kind of challenge I respond to.
“We like the warm climate and the even warmer hospitality of the people here, the college town atmosphere and all the great amenities the University and the community have to offer,” he adds.
Dr. McArthur has established the Bolivar Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic at 907 East Sunflower Road, Suite #104, in Cleveland.
Dr. Bo Lindsey and his wife Dr. Kimberly Lindsey both are native Mississippians. He grew up in Cleveland and is a graduate of Cleveland High School and Delta State University. Dr. Lindsey received his Doctor of Osteopathy degree at the University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri, and completed his Internship and Residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Memphis at St Francis Hospital.
“We are thrilled to be back home,” says Dr. Bo Lindsey. “Since medical school my dream has been to come back to the Delta where I can take care of my family and friends and the people in my home town,” he adds.
Dr. Kimberly Lindsey is native of Louise, Mississippi. She graduated from high school at Humphreys Academy in Belzoni and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi. Dr. Lindsey received her Doctor of Osteopathy degree at the University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. She also completed her Internship and Residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Memphis at St Francis Hospital.
“Bo and I are so glad to be back in the Delta around family and friends,” she says. “We are looking forward to the slower pace and all of the friendly, familiar faces,” she adds.
Both Doctors Lindsey have joined the practice of Family Medical Clinic at 803 First Street in Cleveland.
Bolivar Medical Center, along with the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce, will sponsor an Open House at the Medical Office Building next to the hospital (907 East Sunflower Road) on August 22, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.,to introduce the new physicians to the community.
“We invite the public to come by on August 22 to meet our new doctors and welcome them to the area,” says Benton. DBJ